Building your business for big profit

The South Simcoe Business Week is offering a new format this week with a full day seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the KOA Campground, 139 Reive Blvd. Cookstown, Hwy. 89 & 400.

Registration deadline is Oct. 12th at the The Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce, 705-431-4199; Alliston & District Chamber of Commerce, 705-435-7921; or Tottenham & District Chamber of Commerce, 905-936-4100.

Fees are $25 for the morning or afternoon and $40 for the full day.

Morning seminar includes continental breakfast, lunch & refreshments.

Afternoon seminar includes lunch & midafternoon refreshments.

Full day includes continental breakfast, lunch & refreshments

Seminar 1-Do you need more customers?

How to obtain & maintain referrals- Guaranteed! 100% of John Fortnum's sales were generated through repeat and referrals. No more cold calls, find out how different steps taken, can help your business grow. Over the last ten years, John has shared his ideas, which produce results, with business owners and entrepreneurs.

Seminar 2-You are what your customers perceive

More than just a logo or catchy slogan, branding is the personality of you and your company as perceived by your customers. Learn what branding really is and how you can strategically position your company in the hearts and minds of your customers. Robb MacDonald is the president of MacComm, a Simcoe County-based social marketing and communications firm.

Seminar 3-Write a busienss plan that really works!

Learn the "tricks" of developing and writing a meaningful plan. Whether you're a new or operating business, it's never too late to create a business plan-it's a must if you want to succeed. Don't put it off, it will make a difference. Carl Lehman of CAL Marketing will present in easy to understand language, the main points of a business plan-marketing, management and finances.

Seminar 4-The tax man cometh

You may be the best at what you do, but if you don't plan for your taxes your business will suffer. Kim Wray C.A. of KD Wray Professional Corporation has many years of experience helping businesses of all sizes prepare for the tax man. Her presentation will help ease the pain of tax time.